church; chapel

the abode of God or the souls of the righteous after death in various religions

classroom; class session

dining hall; cafeteria

the Great Hall of the People (in Beijing)

lobby; main hall

older male patrilineal cousin

grand and majestic buildings such as palaces, temples, or large halls

assembly hall; auditorium

a trick, ruse, or act of mischief

An educational institution, such as a school or college, particularly used in a historical or traditional context.

A dining hall or cafeteria, typically within an institution such as a school, factory, or office.

grand, stately, or magnificent in physical appearance or manner

younger male patrilineal cousin

a chapel or church building, especially one used for Protestant worship

hall; large room

meeting hall; assembly hall

A hall or temple dedicated to the worship of a clan's ancestors, housing spirit tablets.

a hall set up for memorial services where the coffin or portrait of the deceased is placed for people to pay their respects

to gather happily under one roof

public baths

imposing in style or appearance; magnificent and on a grand scale

Tongrentang, Chinese pharmaceutical company (TCM)

younger female patrilineal cousin

a narrow lane or residential alleyway, typical of old neighborhoods in Shanghai and surrounding regions

a room or hall filled to capacity, or the entire audience present within it

stately or impressive in outward appearance or manner

the customer area or public hall of a store, showroom, or restaurant

displaying strength and discipline; imposing or grand in appearance

to live under the same roof (often of different generations)

Lin Yutang (1895-1976), Chinese writer, linguist and inventor

sumptuous and magnificent (often of buildings or decor)

older female patrilineal cousin

sons of one's father's brothers; male cousins sharing the same paternal grandfather

To engage in a legal confrontation in a public courtroom; to take a dispute to court or to sue.

To back out of a commitment or give up halfway; to turn tail when facing difficulties.

central room of a traditional Chinese house

the whole room roaring with laughter (idiom)

a large, stately building used as a tomb for a prominent person

the imperial court or the high circles of government

success across the board or victory in everything one touches; a clean sweep

a judicial court or tribunal, especially in a traditional or historical context

stately or dignified in manner, style, or rhetoric

to gather together in one place; to get together all at once

to congregate in one hall; to gather under one roof

the acupuncture point located at the midpoint between the medial ends of the eyebrows